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Farmers' Markets in the Philadelphia Suburbs

By John Fischer, About.com

In Bucks County

  • Perkasie Farmers’ Market: Several local growers with bedding plants, hanging baskets and seasonal produce. Open late-May-October, Saturday from 7:30 a.m.-12 noon. Market & 7th Streets, Perkasie, (215) 723-3508
  • McArdle’s Holiday Farm: Self-serve vegetables and freshly cut flowers grown on-site. Open daily April-December, closed July-August (except the farm stand), hours vary. 4316 Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville, (215) 794-7655
  • Rice’s Market: Bucks County’s oldest and largest market. Five hundred vendors selling everything from antiques to zucchini. Open year-round Tuesday from 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; and March-December, Saturday from 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 6326 Greenhill Road, New Hope, (215) 297-5993
  • Quakertown Farmers’ Market: More than 150 farmers and a flea market. Open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m-9 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 201 Station Road, Quakertown, (215) 536-4115
  • The Farm Market at Delaware Valley College: Student-run market selling produce and flowers grown on- and off-campus. Seasonal, April-December, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Routes 202 & 611, Doylestown, (215) 345-1500

In Chester County

  • Kennett Square Farmers’ Market: Features local growers. Open May-October, Friday from 2-6 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. On East State Street at Genesis Building, Kennett Square, (610) 869-8759
  • Phoenixville Farmers’ Market: Local produce and baked goods. Open June-November, Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 2 Main Street at the Foundry, (215) 568-0830

In Delaware County

  • Ardmore Farmers’ Market: Gourmet take-out, fresh products and Amish farmers. Open Wednesday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and
  • Thursday-Saturday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Suburban Square, St. James & Colter Avenues near Montgomery Avenue, Ardmore, (610) 896-7560
  • Lancaster County Farmers’ Market: Many of the 24 vendors are second and third generation businesses. Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. 389 W. Lancaster Avenue at Eagle Road, Wayne, (610) 688-9856

In Montgomery County

  • Flourtown Farmers’ Market: Approximately 20 vendors since 1986. Open year-round, Thursday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 914 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, (215) 233-9510
  • Glenside Farmers’ Market: Small market has Amish baked goods, organic eggs and produce. Open June-October, Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Easton Road & Glenside Avenue, Glenside, (267) 250-8185
  • Limerick Flea Market: Flowers, coffee, pretzels, candies and ethnic cuisine. Open year-round, weather permitting, Indoor: Friday from 12 noon-9 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Outdoor: Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. West Ridge Pike at Sunset Road, Limerick, (610) 489-3338
  • Zern’s Farmers’ Market and Auction: Calls itself the world’s largest "Dutch treat" with more than 400 merchants, auctions, antiques and flea market. Open year-round, Friday from 2-10 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Route 73, Gilbertsville, (610) 367-2461
  • Pottstown Farmers’ Market: Ten vendors selling prepared foods, produce and meats at the market, which has been open for more than 100 years. Open year-round, Thursday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday from 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday from 6:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. 300 High Street, Pottstown, (610) 323-9614
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